JOB TITLE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Akilah is searching for an energetic candidate for the position of Entrepreneurship Program Director. This individual will be responsible for the design and implementation of the launch of the Akilah Entrepreneurship Track with 25 students in its inception year: September 10, 2012 through May 30, 2013.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director will play an integral role in providing pedagogical leadership, vision and guidance for thesmooth and effective implementation of this new Akilah academic offering. The Program Director will develop curriculum, syllabi and lesson plans/materials, and also work closely and collaboratively with the instructional staff. The Program Director will be responsible for providing ongoing professional training and development opportunities for Akilah staff and instructors. In addition, the Program Director will play a lead role in building, maintaining and growing relationships with Akilah current and future academic, government, private sector and community partners.
Akilah students take 14 core courses in the Business Diploma (IT, accounting, Public Speaking, English, etc.) and 10 Entrepreneurship Focus courses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic vision and leadership for the development of the new Entrepreneurship track and make sure that the department is aligned with Akilah’s overall academic goals, as well as Rwandan national goals and ministries
Work closely with Executive Director to insure quality staffing, curriculum, professional development and student assessment data
Create, maintain and supervise Entrepreneurship curriculum so that it provides students with a rigorous and relevant, world-based academic experience
Design and lead ongoing professional development program for faculty. Introduce meaningful teaching practices for all faculty.
Develop pipeline for recruiting, training and retaining high-quality instructors
Oversee supervision and evaluation of faculty
Work closely with the Executive Director and Hospitality Management Director to shape, coordination and implement all Akilah academic goals
Lead effort to collect, analyze and use student data to strengthen academic program
Oversee scheduling and programming of classes
Ensure consistent implementation of Akilah’s rules and core values
Oversee routine administrative duties related to academics, such as maintenance of textbook inventory and requisitioning educational materials
Assist in selecting and processing the first class of 25 students
Develop the Student Opportunity Fund, a business plan competition and loan fund for student enterprises
Build partnerships with local financial institutions for overall program, but particularly to secure financing options for student developed businesses
QUALIFICATIONS:
5-7 years of experience in a business management position
Master’s degree in a related field
Demonstrated passion for working with young women, empowering them through education, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a commitment to the mission of Akilah
Excitement about working in a vibrant and evolving start-up environment
Extraordinarily resilient, positive and pro-active character
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
An engaging and collaborative leadership style with mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
To Apply:
Send CV and cover letter to Elizabeth@AkilahInstitute.org.
Ideal start date: May 7, 2012